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Melanie Marquez
Mimilanie "Melanie" Laurel Marquez (; born 16 July 1964) is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 1979. Career Pageant career Marquez won a local beauty pageant competition when she was 15 years old, and the 1979 Miss International pageant. In 1985, Marquez became the "Face of the 80s" in New York, USA. In 1986, she was the first runner-up in the "Supermodel" competition. In 2000, she was voted the "Most Beautiful Miss International Winner", and in 2005, was one of the six finalists at "Mrs. World" pageant held in India. She has appeared in the Binibining Pilipinas "World of BC 2004" and "World of Canada 2004" pageants. Post-pageantry Marquez became a fashion and commercial model and was featured on local and international magazine covers. She toured Europe and the United States. As an actress, she has played parts in action and dramatic films, including the title role in her own bio-picture. Later, she became a TV host, film producer, and celebr ...
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Binibining Pilipinas
Binibining Pilipinas (abbreviated as Bb. Pilipinas or BBP; ) is the oldest active national beauty pageant in the Philippines. Founded in 1964, it currently selects Filipina representatives to compete in one of the Big Four international beauty pageants— Miss International, as well as representatives to other international pageants, such as The Miss Globe. History Binibining Pilipinas is owned by the Araneta Group of Companies headed by Filipino business magnate Jorge León Araneta, the group's President and CEO. The BPCI Organization is spearheaded by Jorge's wife, national director Stella Marquez-Araneta, with Conchitina Sevilla-Bernardo, artist and entrepreneur, as co-chairperson. Stella M. Araneta, Miss Universe semi-finalist, and the winner of the first Miss International beauty pageant in 1960 representing Colombia, is the chairperson of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI), which had been the official national franchise holder of the Miss Universe ...
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Miss Universe Philippines 2023
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 was the fourth edition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Metro Manila, Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on May 13, 2023. Michelle Dee of Makati was crowned by Celeste Cortesi of Pasay as her successor at the end of the event. Dee went on to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, where she reached the top ten. Contestants from thirty-eight localities competed in this edition. The pageant was hosted by Xian Lim, Alden Richards, and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, while TV and radio host Tim Yap and Miss Globe International, The Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne were the backstage hosts. South Korean singer, Nam Woo-hyun, Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez, and the SV Squad performed as musical guests. Background Selection of participants On November 7, 2022, the organization launched its search for the next candidate to represent the Philippines at Mi ...
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Living People
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1964 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. * January 5 – In the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since the fifteenth century, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople meet in Jerusalem. * January 6 – A British firm, the Leyland Motors, Leyland Motor Corp., announces the sale of 450 buses to the Cuban government, challenging the United States blockade of Cuba. * January 9 – ''Martyrs' Day (Panama), Martyrs' Day'': Armed clashes between United States troops and Panamanian civilians in the Panama Canal Zone precipitate a major international crisis, resulting in the deaths of 21 Panamanians and 4 U.S. soldiers. * January 11 – United States Surgeon General Luther Terry reports that smoking may be hazardous to one's health (the first such statement from the U.S. government). * January 22 – Kenneth Kaunda is inaugurated as the first Prime Minister of Northern Rhodesi ...
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Gina Swainson
Gina Ann Casandra Swainson (born 6 June 1958) is a Bermudian model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1979 and the first runner-up at Miss Universe 1979. Miss Universe Prior to competing in Miss World, she participated in Miss Universe and placed first runner-up to Miss Universe 1979, Maritza Sayalero of Venezuela. Miss World As the official representative of Bermuda to the 1979 Miss World pageant held in London, United Kingdom on 15 November, she captured the crown of Miss World 1979, becoming the only woman to win a major international pageant for Bermuda as of 2020 and the most successful at both Miss Universe and Miss World Miss World is the oldest existing international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Mi .... Upon her return to Bermuda, there was a parade in her honour and Swainson was depicted on a seri ...
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Maritza Sayalero
Maritza Sayalero Fernández is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder. In 1979, she was crowned both Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe, the first woman from Venezuela to win this title. Miss Venezuela 1979 Sayalero won Miss Venezuela 1979, representing Miss Departamento Vargas, and the right to represent her country in Miss Universe 1979. Miss Universe Sayalero won Miss Universe 1979, held in Perth, Australia Perth () is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth . The world's most isolated major city by certain criteria, Perth is part of the ... on July 19. She was the first titleholder from Venezuela. References External linksMiss Universe official history including photograph Living people Miss Universe 1979 contestants Miss Universe winners Miss Venezuela winners Naturalized citizens of Mexico Models from Caracas Venezuelan ...
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Binibining Pilipinas International
Binibining Pilipinas (abbreviated as Bb. Pilipinas or BBP; ) is the oldest active national beauty pageant in the Philippines. Founded in 1964, it currently selects Filipina representatives to compete in one of the Big Four international beauty pageants—Miss International, as well as representatives to other international pageants, such as The Miss Globe. History Binibining Pilipinas is owned by the Araneta Group of Companies headed by Filipino business magnate Jorge León Araneta, the group's President and CEO. The BPCI Organization is spearheaded by Jorge's wife, national director Stella Marquez-Araneta, with Conchitina Sevilla-Bernardo, artist and entrepreneur, as co-chairperson. Stella M. Araneta, Miss Universe semi-finalist, and the winner of the first Miss International beauty pageant in 1960 representing Colombia, is the chairperson of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI), which had been the official national franchise holder of the Miss Universe Orga ...
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Lorna Chávez
Lorna Marlene Chaves Mata (born c. 1959) is a Costa Rican model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1980, she is the first representative of Costa Rica to win the Miss International Miss International (''Miss International Beauty'' or ''The International Beauty Pageant'') is a Japan-based international major beauty pageant organized by the International Culture Association. First held in 1960, it is the fourth largest page ... pageant. In the competition, she also won the ''Best in National Costume'' award. Retrieved on 11 Apr 2008. References Miss International winners Living people Miss International 1980 delegates 1950s births Costa Rican beauty pageant winners Year of birth missing (living people) {{pageant-bio-stub ...
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Katherine Ruth
Katherine Patricia Ruth is an American model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1978. Career On November 10, 1978, Ruth represented United States in the Miss International 1978 pageant that was held at the Mielparque in Tokyo, Japan and won the Miss International Miss International (''Miss International Beauty'' or ''The International Beauty Pageant'') is a Japan-based international major beauty pageant organized by the International Culture Association. First held in 1960, it is the fourth largest page ... title. References External links Katherine Ruth at aparchive.com Miss International winners Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American beauty pageant winners Miss International 1978 delegates {{US-model-stub ...
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Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Original Story
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Original Story is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Ophelia San Juan won the award for her original story in ''Kapitan Kulas'' and it recognizes the best script not based upon previously published material."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975"
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Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Chairman and key members of the film industry.
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Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Actress
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Charito Solis received the award for her role in ''Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi'' and it is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975"
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Metro Manila Film Festival
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority and held nationwide in the Philippines. The festival, which runs from Christmas Day through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on Filipino produced films. During the course of the festival, movie theaters show only films that are approved by its jurors and exclude foreign films except in 3D theaters and IMAX theaters. It is one of the two Filipino major film festivals to exclude foreign films in a week-long period, the other being the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino happening during August. The annual event began with the 1975 Metro Manila Film Festival, during which ''Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' ("Water the Thirsty Earth with Dew") directed by Augusto Buenaventura won the best film award. For the 28th edition in 2002, the festival was expanded to be nationwide in scope instead of simply being held in Metro ...
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